Basic Beer

For a good, cheap and easy beer you can’t go far wrong with this recipe. Most serious brewers will scoff at the use of sugar, especially in such high quantities, but its use has advantages for the newcomer. Besides bringing your beer to a decent strength while keeping costs down, it will also give your palate the experience of tasting a beer in its simplest form – and the end result is still a hugely enjoyable drink. From this recipe you can start to explore more complex brews by replacing